Perimeter Institute is a community of explorers.

Our independent centre for theoretical physics gathers the most brilliant minds in the world, gives them total research freedom and unparalleled support, and turns them loose on the most difficult problems in theoretical physics.

We’re an upstart – we’ve grown to become what the late Stephen Hawking called “one of the world’s leading centres for theoretical physics, if not the leading centre” in 25 years.

Our scientists make discoveries that strike deep at the foundations of physics.

Did you see the world’s first image of a black hole? We jump-started that collaboration – and continue to be the analytical brain behind the instrument’s retina. Maybe you’ve heard there’s a Quantum Valley flourishing in Canada? We seeded that valley, and it’s changing our landscape.

We’re now inspiring a new generation of explorers.

Our graduate programs have turned more than 1,000 students into scientists. Our award-winning outreach team has brought cutting-edge physics research into high school classrooms across 125 countries.

Perimeter Institute is moving fast now – toward quantum computing, toward understanding dark energy and black holes, toward new materials with properties that will change everything from batteries to pharmaceuticals.

We’re asking questions at the edge of understanding, with no surety or guidebook. Every day, we push the boundaries of the unknown.

We can’t do it alone. We’re seeking partners to build the critical mass we need for breakthroughs. Join us if you can. Come be an explorer.

Together, who knows what we might find.

We are Explorers.

About PERIMETER INSTITUTE

Perimeter Institute is the world’s largest independent research hub devoted to theoretical physics, created to foster breakthroughs in the fundamental understanding of our universe, from the smallest particles to the entire cosmos. Perimeter is a not-for-profit, charitable organization devoted to fundamental research, training, and educational outreach.